Eddies Bar (Function Room) at Owl & Hitchhiker

Function Room in a Pub
·
Private space
471 Holloway road , London, N7 6LE –
Archway Station (0.6 mi)
Up to 50
seats
Up to 120
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Tucked away above The Owl and Hitchhiker on Holloway Road lies one of North London’s most distinctive private hire spaces – a first-floor function room that combines old-world elegance with eccentric, storybook charm.

Whether you're organising a wedding reception, birthday celebration, private dinner, or corporate event, this character-filled space offers a warm, inviting setting with plenty of personality. Think rich wooden floors, soft lighting, original fireplaces, and antique furnishings – all offset by playful touches inspired by the imaginative legacies of Douglas Adams and Edward Lear.

The adjoining parlour adds even more flexibility, ideal for breakout chats, pre-dinner drinks, or creating a more intimate lounge atmosphere. A fully stocked bar serves up craft beers from some of London’s best-loved breweries, a thoughtful wine list, and expertly crafted cocktails tailored to your occasion.

Perfect for those who want something a little offbeat without compromising on style, our function room blends literary quirk with timeless sophistication, a space that’s as photogenic as it is practical.

Event offers and packages

Christmas Party Offers

Sparkling Reception (Minimum 20 guests)
£4.50 per person
1. 60+ Guests - £4.50 Per Glass
2. 20+ Guests - £4.90 Per Glass
Christmas Party (20 - 30 guests)
£195 total
1. Party Party - 6 bottles of house wine + 12 Laine Beer cans (£195)
2. Wild Party - 9 bottles of wine + 12 Laine Beer cans (£275)
3. Outrageous Party - 12 bottles of premium wine + 24 Laine Beer cans (£450)

Prices

Monday
12:00 – 0:00
from £600–£1000 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 17:00
from £600 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 0:00
from £600–£1000 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 17:00
from £600 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 0:00
from £600–£1000 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 17:00
from £600 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 0:00
from £600–£1000 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 17:00
from £600 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
17:00 – 1:00
from £1000–£1200 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 1:00
from £1200 min. spend
Per day
17:00 – 1:00
from £1000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
17:00 – 1:00
from £1000–£1500 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 1:00
from £1500 min. spend
Per day
17:00 – 1:00
from £1000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 22:00
from £600–£1000 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 22:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 17:00
from £600 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 2 weeks ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 120
Dining
up to 50
Theatre
up to 45
Boardroom
up to 30

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Extensive vegan menu
Complimentary water
American cuisine
External catering allowed
Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 1:00
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Natural light
Quiet space
Private bar
Balcony
Sound System
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Alcohol licence
Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
Space has noise restriction after 22:00

Accessibility

Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift
Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence

Host rules

Last service for alcohol is 30-minutes prior to close.
We do not allow external catering.

Cancellation policy: Custom

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Reviews and ratings

(57 reviews and ratings - )

CH
Chichi H.
April 2024
Minimum Spend · 40 guests
Tia and Roxie did an amazing job for my event. Roxie was very kind in speaking with me and making special arrangements for the event! Tia was also very communicative and was so helpful to us on the day as well! We really appreciated all her efforts! We really had a great time hosting my sister’s baby shower. Thank you so much to the Owl and Hithhiker team for making the event so successful!
Nothing.
4.8
AC
Anna C.
November 2023
Pub · 100 guests
5.0
AK
Arun K.
September 2023
50th Birthday Party · 60 guests
5.0
AN
Alia N.
August 2023
Wedding Reception · 45 guests
4.8

About Owl & Hitchhiker

A doubled-head tribute to two of the locale’s most famous sons, The Owl & Hitchhiker takes Edward Lear and Douglas Adams’ alternative worldviews of science and nonsense and slams them together through an infinite improbability drive.

The result is a lively London boozer where you can ponder the meaning of life, the universe and everything. Check out the hoopy froods at the bar, get outside your own Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster and then feast on mince and quince (menu may vary from quoted 1871 example) delivered via your trusty runcible spoon. Dancing may then follow, by the light of the silvery moon (weather permitting). You get the picture.

There’s a lot of nonsense to explore at this pub at the end of the universe.

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